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Suggest Cause For Sore Gums
I quit smoking recently and now a large area of my gums are extremely sore and when I brush my teeth it's extremely painful. My Luke also quit smoking and he is experiencing the same problems with hurting swollen gums. It is sooo bothersome because I know if I started smoking again it would go away because it has in the past, but I just can't bring my self to start again. I was wondering, why is this happening? And when can I expect this to stop??
Tue, 27 May 2014
Hello:)Thank you for posting on HCM.
You did not mention how long you were smoking.I appreciate your decision to QUIT smoking.
It is a wrong concept that it will go away if you start smoking.
It will get worse.
You must be suffering a leukoplakia. I suggest you to get it checked with your oral surgeon for a clinical examination immediately.
Maintain good oral hygiene.Go for a complete scaling and dental checkup.
Use a soft tooth brush gently.
Lesion will subside on reducing irritation from tobacco.
Regards.
You did not mention how long you were smoking.I appreciate your decision to QUIT smoking.
It is a wrong concept that it will go away if you start smoking.
It will get worse.
You must be suffering a leukoplakia. I suggest you to get it checked with your oral surgeon for a clinical examination immediately.
Maintain good oral hygiene.Go for a complete scaling and dental checkup.
Use a soft tooth brush gently.
Lesion will subside on reducing irritation from tobacco.
Regards.
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